Working together for a successful APS.Editor's Note Editor's Note (foaled in 1993 in Kentucky) is an American thoroughbred Stallion racehorse. He was sired by 1992 U.S. Champion 2 YO Colt Forty Niner, who in turn was a son of Champion sire Mr. Prospector and out of the mare, Beware Of The Cat. Trained by D. : The ABM ABM: see guided missile. ABM - Asynchronous Balanced Mode Agri Council, American Agricultural Editors' Association and Livestock Publications Council have worked together to make the 2004 Agricultural Publications Summit a success. The following is an update from each of the contributing organizations. ABM AGRI COUNCIL Tom Davis, Chairman Once again the ABM Agri Council is pleased to be a part of the Agricultural Publications Summit (APS) in Tampa, Via. We are proud to partner with the Livestock Publications Council and the American Agricultural Editors' Association to help bring professional development and networking opportunities to the agrimarketing communications industry communications industry, broadly defined, the business of conveying information. Although communication by means of symbols and gestures dates to the beginning of human history, the term generally refers to mass communications. . The ABM Agri Council represents 15 agriculture publishing companies and is a part of American Business Media American Business Media is an association of business information providers that was founded in 1906. Currently, the association has more than 300 member companies and delivers business intelligence to industry, Madison Avenue, Wall Street and the Beltway, representing almost 5,000 . ABM, founded in 1907, has a current membership of more than 225 companies, representing more than 1,200 magazines, 1,350 Web sites and 850 trade shows and conferences. In the past six years, APS has become the premier event for agrimarketers, ag publishers, farm and ranch editors, public relations public relations, activities and policies used to create public interest in a person, idea, product, institution, or business establishment. By its nature, public relations is devoted to serving particular interests by presenting them to the public in the most specialists and students to meet and learn from each other. It is the ideal event to meet the key people involved in agricultural communications today. A showcase of the APS conference is the InfoExpo. This trade show, featuring more than 60 exhibitors representing all facets of agriculture, is the perfect place for agrimarketers and ag communicators to meet and discover what's new in the industry and develop long-term contacts. This is the ideal venue to build those relationships and sources for future story ideas and promotions. Of course the cornerstone of APS is the professional development opportunities offered to all of the attendees. Some of the industry's most creative and leading experts are featured in the programs. It is one of the "hardest-working" conferences in ag communications today. Everyone can benefit from this program. And there's always some fun thrown into the mix. Past APS meetings have included bowling competitions, cow milking contests, armadillo armadillo (är'mədĭl`ō), New World armored mammal of the order Edentata, a group that also includes the sloth and the anteater, characterized by peglike teeth without roots or enamel. racing, ag Olympics contests, talent shows ... and more. The purpose of these events is to raise money for student scholarships. Many students have benefited from these scholarships, and hundreds of APS attendees have enjoyed the camaraderie ca·ma·ra·der·ie n. Goodwill and lighthearted rapport between or among friends; comradeship. [French, from camarade, comrade, from Old French, roommate; see comrade. these events encourage. The ABM Agri Council is proud to be a part of this exciting event. ABM AGRI COUNCIL MEMBER COMPANIES Country Journal Publishing Doane Agricultural Services Farm Journal Media High Plains Journal Hoard's Dairyman Hoard's Dairyman is an American magazine featuring articles about and for the dairy industry. History Hoard's, as it is more simply known by its readers, was started in 1885 as a supplement to the Daily Jefferson County Union. Iowa Farmer Today Publications Lee Agri-Media Lee Publications Inc. Meister Media Worldwide PRIMEDIA Business Magazines & Media Progressive Farmer Successful Farming Vance Publishing Corp. Watt Publishing Company American Business Media 675 Third Ave,, New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , NY 10017-5704; 212/661-6360, www.americanbusinessmedia.com AMERICAN AGRICULTURAL EDITORS' ASSOCIATION Betsy Freese, President Members of the American Agricultural Editors' Association are excited to be a part of this year's APS, as well as several new AAEA AAEA American Agricultural Economics Association AAEA African American Environmentalist Association (Washington, Maryland) AAEA American Agricultural Editors Association AAEA Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators programs. First, we are charged up about our Campaign of Excellence, which is raising money for scholarship and other professional improvement causes. Under the program, contributions to the AAEA Professional Improvement Foundation (PIF (Program Information File) A data file in Windows 3.x and NT that stores window settings for DOS applications. It allows screen size, fonts and other options to be selected in order to customize the way the DOS app appears under Windows. ) are closing in on $10,000. Thanks to generous contributors, PIF expects to fund several projects, including college scholarships to aspiring ag journalists. You can show your support by making a contribution. Mail it to AAEA, 120 W. Main St., P.O. Box 156, New Prague MN 56071. Second, we are kicking off a new member campaign through the end of 2004. The pilot membership program will allow new members to join AAEA for $75, half the normal membership fee. This will provide a membership through the end of 2004, when all AAEA memberships come up for renewal. In addition, the membership committee is undertaking an aggressive new member campaign focused on attracting new members from Canada, state Farm Bureau organizations and agricultural communicators in the Northeast. Please contact us at ageditors@aol.com if you are interested in becoming a member. Third, AAEA has launched a "Virtual Experts" program to help ag communications students learn more about our profession. We asked award winners from our latest writing contest to answer four questions, and then posted their responses on our Web site. Here's what we asked them: 1. How did you plan the story that won your award? 2. How did you research the story? 3. How did you write the story? 4. Tell about the value of an organization like AAEA to your career. The Virtual Experts were asked to treat the assignment as if they had been invited to speak to a journalism class about how they do their job. We found that when it comes to helping beginners in our profession, AAEA members are great givers. To read tips from our Virtual Experts go to www.ageditors.com, click on AAEA Programs on the left, then Virtual Experts Program. 2004 APS STEERING COMMITTEE steer·ing committee n. A committee that sets agendas and schedules of business, as for a legislative body or other assemblage. steering committee Noun Shauna Hermel, Chairperson Tom Davis Betsy Freese Steve May JoAnn Alumbaugh Cindy Herndon Becky Newell Andy Atzenweiler Jacob Shellabarger Dan Zinkand Karen McMahon John Walter
John Walter (1738/9 - November 17, 1812), founder of Kyle Haley AAEA OFFICERS President--Betsy Freese, Successful Farming Vice President/President Elect--Susan K. Davis, Davis Communications Immediate Past President--Greg Lamp, The Corn and Soybean soybean, soya bean, or soy pea, leguminous plant (Glycine max, G. soja, or Soja max) of the family Leguminosae (pulse family), native to tropical and warm temperate regions of Asia, where it has been Digest DIRECTORS Greg Vincent, Dealer & Applicator ap·pli·ca·tor n. An instrument for applying something, such as a medication. applicator, n a device for applying medication; usually a slender rod of glass or wood, used with a pledget of cotton on the end. Susan K. Davis, Davis Communications Elton Robinson, Delta Farm Press Dan Miller, Progressive Farmer Laura Sands, Top Producer Holly Martin, High Plains Journal Affiliate Representative--Lyle Orwig, Charleston | Orwig Executive Secretary/Treasurer--Den Gardner 120 W. Main St., PO Box 156, New Prague, MN 56071 952/758-6502, www.ageditors.com LIVESTOCK PUBLICATIONS COUNCIL Wayne Bollum, President Great times in Tampa! Another educational, exciting and entertaining conference is planned for the Agricultural Publications Summit (APS), July 25-28. The agenda of the Summit consists of a full set of professional improvement seminars no matter what segment of the agricultural communications field you serve, you will find pertinent programming. I am honored to serve as president of the Livestock Publications Council (LPC (language) LPC - A variant of C designed ca 1988 to program LP MUDs. ) during its 30th year. We will have several anniversary activities at APS to commemorate the unique heritage of LPC. Attending this year's Summit will be many of the leaders who have charted LPC in its successful history. These alumni are all too often forgotten as we engage in our day-to-day business activities. In Tampa, we will pause to remember and recognize these people for the foresight they possessed. Our success today is because of their wisdom yesterday. Expanding member services should be a goal of all professional organizations. The Livestock Publications Council is to be commended for its ever-expanding list of benefits. In particular, the growth of the regional workshops is worth noting. These one or two day meetings are designed to focus on writing and design skills. Capturing efficiencies and improving publication quality by implementing changing technologies continue to challenge LPC members. Participants have reported that these intense workshops have helped them to adapt to new technology at a rapid and less frightening pace. The Livestock Publications Council membership roster now exceeds 200 publications and service organizations. A newly emerging territory of member growth has been the student and alumni areas. These individual memberships help keep information flowing to interested individuals whether they are starting their career or enjoying their senior years. For more information on LPC activities or member services, contact Diane Johnson at dianej@flash.net or visit the Web site, www.livestockpublications.com Let's thank the APS committee members, sponsors, exhibitors and all the attendees for another successful Ag Publications Summit, and let's work together for another productive year in livestock publishing. LPC OFFICERS President--Wayne Bollum, Beff Today 1st Vice President--Joe Roybal, BEEF 2nd Vice President--Lori Maude, Gelbvieh World Secretary/Treasurer--Lisa Bryant, Cowboy Connection Immediate Past President--Wes Ishmael, Clear Point Communications DIRECTORS Andy Atzenweiler, MiSsouri Beef Cattlemen Marilyn Brink, Braunvieh World Jim Bret Campbell Bret Campbell is the head men's basketball coach at the University of Tennessee at Martin, competing in the Division I Ohio Valley Conference. He has served in this position since 1999. , Quarter Horse Journal Kyle Haley, Limousin World Shauna Hermel, Angus Journal Kathy LaScala, Drovers/Pork/Dairy Herd Management Allen Moczygemba, Beef Today/Dairy Today Steve Suther, Certified AnguS Beef LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control Rebecca Terry, Braford News Scott Vernon Scott Malcolm Vernon (born 13 December 1983 in Manchester) is an English footballer who currently plays for the Football League One team Blackpool. His position is as a striker. , Brock brock n. Chiefly British A badger. [Middle English brok, from Old English broc, of Celtic origin.] Center for Ag Communications Stan Coffman, Ozarks Farm & Neighbor Executive Director--Diane E. Johnson 910 Currie cur·rie n. Variant of curry2. St., Fort Worth, TX 76107; 817/336-1130, EAX (Environmental Audio Extensions) Sound card functions that reproduce the reverberation effects heard in different environments. Developed by Creative Labs, EAX provides an extension to the Windows DirectSound and OpenAL programming interfaces. : 817/232-4820, www.livestockpublications.com |
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